“We are convening the private sector, project owners and policy makers to do real business and capitalize on the value addition sector.”
Africa’s agro commodity sector plays a crucial role in its economy. Africa misses out on the added economic benefits of processing these products locally resulting in the loss of opportunities to create more wealth within the continent.
Processing agro commodities locally can drive substantial economic growth. By establishing processing facilities, Africa can create thousands of jobs, from factory workers to technical experts. These jobs not only provide income but also contribute to the skill development of the workforce. For instance, processing cocoa into chocolate or coffee beans into coffee powder involves various stages of production, each requiring a skilled labor force.
Adding value to agro commodities can significantly increase their market price. For example, while raw cocoa beans may fetch a certain price, processed chocolate or cocoa powder commands a higher value on the global market. By focusing on local processing, African countries can capture a larger share of the profit and reinvest it into their economies.
Many African countries import processed goods that could easily be produced locally. By developing the capability to process agro commodities, Africa can reduce its dependence on imported products and build self-sufficiency. This shift would not only save foreign exchange but also boost the local economy and stabilize supply chains.
Processed goods often have a competitive edge in international markets. With value addition, African products can stand out due to their uniqueness and higher quality.
“The private sector is a critical engine of Africa’s development and accounts for over 80 percent of total production and two-thirds of total investment. The same private sector also struggles to invest in feasible & scalable value addition projects.”
Insights into realistic implementation strategies for impactful and achievable scaling
Real value addition opportunities across the continent
Policy makers & investment promotional agencies who will engage with you and provide enabling environments for your organization’s growth
Connections with service providers who will power your expansion
Private sector players in manufacturing & processing
Service providers powering value addition activities for the producers in Africa
Scale & growth strategists
Policy makers & regulators powering business enabling environments
World class thinkers discuss and debate pertinent cross-cutting issues and share insights and strategies to realistically & feasibly realize Africa’s Value Additional with speed and scale.
A vibrant and dynamic space hosted by organizations within the manufacturing sector sharing their expertise, advice & real world insights into opportunities for your business.
Discover innovations from organizations that will accelerate & scale manufacturing across the continents.
Gain insights from sustainability champions who will demystify the juxtaposition between the need for rapid development within the value addition sectors and sustainable practices.
Gain an understanding of opportunities available today for the private sector in different regions of the continent. The country led presentations will showcase Public-Private Partnership, Greenfield and Brownfield investment opportunities.
Immerse yourself in enterprises in the host country’s value addition sector and get real insights into their successful business models & scaling strategies.
Facilitated by experienced hosts and set-up in a fishbowl format, the Real Talk Podcast will enable all attendants to contribute to the discussion on a pertinent topic impacting Value Addition opportunities in Africa.
The sessions are designed to give you an opportunity to join other panelists during discussions so you may share your constructive viewpoint and want to add value to the conversation.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Northern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Eastern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Western Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Southern Africa’s produce.
Buses will depart from the main venue at 2:00pm
The audience runs the show. Submit your questions through the app or on arrival at the venue. The distinguished panelists will answer as many questions as the time allows.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Network or refresh in readiness for the evening activities.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Northern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Eastern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Western Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Southern Africa’s produce.
By invitation.
The audience runs the show. Submit your questions through the app or on arrival at the venue. The distinguished panelists will answer as many questions as the time allows.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Presentations from our platforms impactful partner organizations championing the acceleration of Africa’s manufacturing & processing capabilities
